Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1887-09-14
TIE NEW GOVERNOR.
4. ". WATERMAN NAUGURATRD
AS GOVERNOR.
His Policy Briefly Outlined-First
Proclamation-His Tribute to
Governor Bartlett.
ESPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE RECORD .us1os.I

| large parlor of the Occidental Hotel was
the scene of a simple but interesting cere-
mony to-day-the inauguration Of Lieuteu-
| ant-Governor Waterman as Executive of
the State, vice Governor Bartlett, deceased
There was large number of visitors pres
ent, among whom were the following
named gentlemen prominent in State poll
tics DR.. Lawler, ]. NJ. Litchfeld, w. w.
Morrow, c. P. Sonntag, ]. Miller, Colonel
Mosby, ex-Surveyor Morton, NJ. M. Estee.
A. ii. Phelps W. H, Jordan, q. o. Alex
ander, Captain Thomas and s. w. Baekus.
THE OATH ADMINISTERED.
Promptly at 10 O'Clock Governor Water
man, accompanied by Stephen NJ. White,
advanced to a small table, which was
placed opposite the middle window on the
Montgomery side and was sworn in by
Judge Mcfarland. Messrs. Hendricks,
Alfred Rodgers, w. d. English. Senator
John Boggs, Marcus D. Boruck and several
others grouped themselves around him in
the form of semi circle.
The Governor, after he had been sworn.
took up the following written speech and
read 1t aloud in a clear and loud voice:
:" Ny FelloD Citizens Of the State of Cali
tornia: The one chosen by you as Chief
Magistrate has passed away. OF him there
ls LETT to US the memory OF an upright
man, true friend, and faithful public
| officer. BY nature gentle as woman, he
yet possessed the courage which decided
convictions give, and never taltered in the
discharge of duty public or private For
more than quarter OF a century he has
been here identified with public affairs
and has always deserved, and received, the
confidence OF the people. AS Clerk, Sena-
| tor, Mayor and Governor, he leaves behind
an untarnished record. As man, be en-
deared himself to all with whom be came
in contact. In life, he was a representa-
tive OF the best type Of the American citi-
zen. In death, his example survives for
the emulation of those who would deserve
well of their fellow men
Chosen at the last election by you to
the office of Lieutenant-Governor, the
duties OF Governor now devolve upon and
must by me be exercised.
Called suddenly aud Unexpectedly from
the field and the mine to this responsible
position, may be pardoned if with mis-
glylngs l enter upon the discharge of its
duties.
If an earnest desire to do right. if a
! firm determination to carry out the obliga-
tons OF the solemn oath which l have lust
| taken avail to that end, hope to discharge
| the duties of the high Office in a manner TO
| merit your approval.
In the administration of the Office I
shall always be willing to receive-indeed.
| shall seek-counsel and advice, and at ali
times, with patience and with pleasure.
will hear any of my fellow citizens whose
| rights may be affected by official acts of
| mine. With the American doctrine, that
governments are instituted to secure life.
liberty and the pursuit of happiness, am
IN full accord. With the imported heresies
| Of the Communist and Socialist | have no
| sympathy. Their doctrines are subyersiye
of our free institutions, and those who pro-
mulgate them should be held as enemies of
| mankind.
With these views l can give you the as
surance that my administration of the Ex-
ecutive Department will be within consery-
| ative lines.
| The enforcement of the laws. the
preservation Of the public peace, encour-
agement to the great interests Of growing
State, strict accountability on the part of
| public officers, and an economical admins
| tration of State finances, ought to be the
leading objects of consideration, and shall
| be- so far as the Executive is concerned.
| but, above all, no act viii ever receive nv
approval which may disturb the peace of
society or which invades any of the funda-
of this and all other just governments.
| Coming as do to this office, feel that
1t IS my duty to assure you that, during my
| term of Office, the Government, so far as
| the Chief Executive Is concerned, will be
conducted in accordance with principlts 8
dear to every true American citizen.
This assuranceI give, and invoking YOUR
favorable consideration OF my official acts.
now assume the duties of Governor of
| this State"
THE FIRST PROCLAMATION.
The speech being concluded, Marcus D.
Boruck read the following proclamation
To cQ to vhors ness presents shall coue-GREEr-
ING: For the first time in the history of the State
OF Cslliornia, her chief magistrate lies dead in
| the midst of the people whose voice but a few
| months since called upon him to assume the
robes OF authority in the great Office he honored
| and adorned 1t is no light duty that compels
me to come into their presence at this time TO
announce the death of Washington Bartlett
| Governor OF the State; but for that stern de-
mand the law imposes on me | would gladly
forego 1t. But, occupying the position do it liz
| meet and proper that | should not shrink from
| the responsibility OF the OCCASION painful as il
| IS TO me, in the greatest degree Washington
| Bartlett was good citizen a faithful
| official and most excellent chief magis-
trate, uniting honesty of purpose, a fdel-
| lty in the performance OF duty and the in
nate courage to do right that lifted him 30 higb
in the estimation of his fellow citizens as to en-
tlrely disarm psrtisanships in making up the
| estimate of his honorable characteristics II is
| fitting, therefore that the people he served 20
ably, SO intelligently aud WELL should take cog
| nizance of his death, and by proper and appro-
| PIRATE manifestation eYince their sincere regret
| at his demise. ana profound respect for his
memory. Therefore, Can recommend that on
the day OF his funeral all business be supended
throughout the State. all State offices closed
flags displayed on all public and lriyate build.
ings, the State Capitol be appropriately decor
ated ~ the emolems of mourning, and that the
people unite in such places as TO them NAV
seem best, for the purpose of expressing in as
tender manner as possible their sad feelings at
| ine great calamity that has beiallen the State.
r. W. WATERMAN, Governor
This concluded the ceremonies, and the
irlenos OF the Governor congratulated him
upon bis accession to Office Mr.. Boruck
announced that the funeral would take
place on Friday at II A NJ, from Trinity
Church
| GOVERNOR WATERWAYS PRIVATE SECRETARY.
Immediately after being sworn in, Gov
ernor Waterman, in q formal letter, ten
dered the Office of Private Secretary to
Marcus d. Boruck, OF this CITY. Mr..
Boruck, in brief note, accepted the posi-
ton and Will on Saturday next, accompany
the Governor to Sacramento, where fhey
VIII take possession OF the Executive Office.
! Mr.. Boruck is we'll known in political cir
cles throughout the State. He was a can
! d1date for Governor before the Republican
! State Convention some years since, was
for long time before and subsequent Sec
retary of the State Central Committee, and
at the last election he ran for State Senator
| in the Twenty second district of this city.
He was an Independent Republican candi-
date, having bolted the machine conven-
ton, and mad the American Endorsement
Since the election be has taken q hand in
| the organization of the Slate American
party. and is now Secretary of the State
Central Committee